The Running Pheasant

The Running Pheasant is a house currently used as a restaurant, dating from the late 18th century to early 19th century, with some alterations made in the late 20th century. It is constructed of stone rubble, which is colourwashed and rendered, and features a slate roof with end and axial stacks. The original layout has been obscured by modern changes, but it seems that the main part of the building had a passage to the right of the center. There is a rear wing that is at right angles to the main range, likely serving as a service wing.

The building is two storeys high with an attic and has an asymmetrical front with four windows. There is a flat-roofed porch added in the first bay from the right, flanked by 12-pane sash windows. At the left end, there is a cart entrance, with a canted bay window to the right of this entrance. The bay window features a dentil cornice, an 8-pane sash in the center, and 2-pane sashes on the returns. On the first floor, there are four 12-pane sashes and four dormers in the attic.

Inside, there is a good late 18th-century staircase with turned balusters and a ramped handrail, along with an Adam style chimneypiece on the first floor. Notably, the dentil frieze under the eaves and the door hood mentioned in the 1952 listing no longer exist. In the mid-19th century, the house was owned by Dr. Terry, who had interests in theatre and ran a musical academy, which led to the unfounded legend that the actress Ellen Terry spent her childhood here.